Karate King
The Enigmatic Saga of the Karate King's Martial Melody
Lyrics
Yeah, they call him the Karate King
Referring to an individual as the Karate King.
Chopping children down like trees
Metaphorical expression, suggesting the person is causing harm to children, using "chopping down like trees" as a vivid image.
Bringing cows to their knees
Continuation of metaphor, depicting the person's impact on animals, possibly suggesting dominance or aggression.
Making their udders bleed
Intense imagery, metaphorically describing harm inflicted, emphasizing brutality with "udder bleed."
Now they call him the Karate King
Reiteration of the Karate King title, emphasizing significance.
Top of the shop in his robe
Describing the person's attire and asserting a barren environment around him.
Nothing there can grow
Metaphorical imagery indicating a lack of growth or vitality in his presence.
When he's around
Highlighting the negative impact of his presence.
Going chop, chop
Repetition of "chop, chop" emphasizing a repetitive, destructive action.
Going chop, chop
-Going chop, chop
-Down in the gymnasium
Specific location mentioned, the gymnasium, where destructive actions occur.
They call him the Karate King
Reiteration of the Karate King title, comparing him to a bird on a wing, possibly emphasizing freedom or aggression.
Like a bird on a wing
Simile, suggesting a connection between the Karate King and a bird.
Standing posing at the window
Describing the Karate King's posture, possibly indicating arrogance or pride.
At the door in his vest
Additional details about his appearance, possibly underscoring his menacing presence.
His white and muscled flexing at all the passing girls
Visual description of the Karate King's physique and behavior.
Smashing his way through the window frames
Metaphorical description of destructive actions, breaking through barriers.
Ripping apart his mother's pearls
Symbolic destruction of valuable possessions, suggesting disregard for sentimental items.
They're dying on the dressing table
Imagery of consequences, with the pearls symbolizing something precious or delicate.
Chop, chop
Repetition of "chop, chop" intensifying the destructive theme.
Chop, chop
-Chop, chop
-Chop, chop
-So if you see the Karate King
Encouragement to help the Karate King, possibly indicating a plea for understanding or assistance.
Help him, help him
Repetition of the plea to help the Karate King.
Maybe you'll tie, tie his shoe laces
Suggesting a small act of assistance, possibly to humanize or empathize with the Karate King.
Come on, come on, comment on his pomaded hair
Encouragement to comment positively on his appearance, perhaps addressing the Karate King's insecurities.
Tell him he would have been an excellent
Introduction of a new idea, hinting at the Karate King's desire for validation or recognition.
Kamikaze pilot in the Second World War
Suggesting the Karate King's desire for a heroic identity, even if it involves self-destructive actions.
'Cause that's what he wants to hear
Reiteration of what the Karate King wants to hear, emphasizing a particular narrative.
That's what he wants to hear in the gymnasium
Reiteration of the setting (gymnasium), underscoring its significance to the narrative.
Chop, chop
Repetition of "chop, chop" intensifying the destructive theme, possibly emphasizing its prevalence in the Karate King's desires or actions.
Chop, chop
-Chop, chop
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